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                                SENATE JOURNAL                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
                           ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
                          THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
                                FIRST SESSION                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Juneau, Alaska Friday February 14, 2025                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
                               Twenty-fifth Day                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President                                                             
Stevens at 10:34 a.m.                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
The roll showed fifteen members present. Senators Hoffman, Myers,                                                               
Olson were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Cronk, Yundt                                                             
were absent.                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Patrick Casey, Co-                                                               
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Senator                                                                   
Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread.                                                                
Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
          Today I ask that you bless this gathering, inspiring                                                                  
          the people in this chamber. That as they deliberate                                                                   
          the concerns of the people we serve in the state of                                                                   
          Alaska that we be open minded so that we are able to                                                                  
          make the right decisions that meet the needs of all of                                                                
          the people of Alaska.       Amen.                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Senator Shower led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                Certification                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for                                                              
the twenty-third and twenty-fourth legislative days and House and                                                               
Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 3 be approved as certified by the                                                           
Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                

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                                Communications                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the                                                           
Senate:                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
Department of Corrections                                                                                                       
Interstate Compact Commission                                                                                                   
2024 Annual Report                                                                                                              
in accordance with AS 33.36.135                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                          Standing Committee Reports                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
SB 47                                                                                                                         
The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 47                                                                      
"An Act relating to Chugach State Park; and providing for an effective                                                          
date."                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Kiehl. Signing do                                                             
not pass: Senator Shower. Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin.                                                             
                                                                                                                                
The following fiscal information was published today:                                                                           
     Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Resources Committee.                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
SB 60                                                                                                                         
The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL                                                                 
NO. 60 "An Act establishing May 12 as Myalgic                                                                                   
Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day of Recognition."                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Signing do pass: Senator Dunbar, Chair; Senators Hughes, Claman,                                                                
Giessel, Tobin.                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
The following fiscal information was published today:                                                                           
     Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                

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SB 79                                                                                                                         
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL                                                                         
NO. 79 "An Act relating to wage payments."                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson.                                                                 
Signing no recommendation: Senators Merrick, Yundt.                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
The following fiscal information was published today:                                                                           
          Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce                                                           
          Development                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
SB 80                                                                                                                         
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL                                                                         
NO. 80 "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game                                                                   
Commercial Services Board; extending the termination date of the                                                                
Board of Massage Therapists; extending the termination date of the                                                              
Marijuana Control Board; and providing for an effective date."                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson.                                                                 
Signing no recommendation: Senators Merrick, Yundt.                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
The following fiscal information was published today:                                                                           
          Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and                                                            
          Economic Development                                                                                                  
          Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community, and                                                            
          Economic Development                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill.                                                               
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                

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                        Introduction and Reference of                                                                        
                              Senate Resolutions                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
SJR 8                                                                                                                         
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 BY SENATOR GRAY-                                                                                  
JACKSON,                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
            Relating to strengthening international relations with                                                             
          Taiwan.                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee.                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                  Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
SB 99                                                                                                                         
SENATE BILL NO. 99 BY SENATOR MYERS, entitled:                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
            "An Act relating to private professional conservators;                                                             
          and providing for an effective date."                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and                                                              
Finance Committees.                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
SB 100                                                                                                                        
SENATE BILL NO. 100 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE                                                                               
BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled:                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
            "An Act relating to organized theft; relating to theft                                                             
             of medical records and medical information; relating                                                              
          to mail theft; and providing for an effective date."                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance                                                               
Committees.                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
The following fiscal information was published today:                                                                           
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration                                                                          
 Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration                                                                          
 Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Corrections                                                                             
 Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law                                                                                     
 Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety                                                                           
                                                                                                                                

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Governor's transmittal letter dated February 12:                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Dear President Stevens:                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska                                                                    
Constitution, I am transmitting a bill addressing organized theft, mail                                                         
theft, and the theft of medical records and medical information.                                                                
                                                                                                                                
The impact of property theft on individuals, businesses, and the                                                                
community is often underrated. When theft occurs in retail                                                                      
establishments, it can, over time, total in the millions of dollars. These                                                      
costs can make it difficult to do business and, many times, are passed                                                          
down to the paying consumer. Alaska needs to do more to address this                                                            
conduct. Accordingly, this bill creates the new crime of organized                                                              
theft, which will be a class A felony. Organized theft will target those                                                        
individuals who coordinate with a group of three or more persons to                                                             
commit felony level thefts. These individuals are operating on a larger                                                         
scale and the penalty should reflect the massive damage they cause to                                                           
our communities.                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
The bill also establishes the crime of mail theft, which can lead to                                                            
identity theft, credit card fraud, and the loss of valuables. Because                                                           
Alaska relies heavily on mail service, we should not depend solely on                                                           
federal prosecution to address this widespread problem.                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
Finally, the bill classifies the theft of medical records or medical                                                            
information as a class C felony. Just as current law protects credit                                                            
cards and identification documents, it should also protect sensitive                                                            
medical information from misuse.                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
By closing these gaps in current law, this bill will strengthen our                                                             
ability to address crimes that wreak havoc on our communities. I urge                                                           
your prompt consideration of this legislation.                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Sincerely,                                                                                                                      
/s/                                                                                                                             
Mike Dunleavy                                                                                                                   
Governor                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                

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SB 101                                                                                                                        
SENATE BILL NO. 101 BY SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON, entitled:                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
                "An Act relating to health and personal safety                                                                 
          education."                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
was read the first time and referred to the Education and Health and                                                            
Social Services Committees.                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Senator Shower moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Cronk                                                                  
be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time today                                                              
through evening plane time, February 16. Without objection, Senator                                                             
Cronk was excused.                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
Senator Shower moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Yundt                                                                  
be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator                                                          
Yundt was excused.                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                        Consideration of the Calendar                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
                                  Citations                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Honoring - Alan Lee Mintz                                                                                                       
Representative(s) Burke                                                                                                         
Senator(s) Olson                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be                                                               
adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to                                                            
the Secretary for transmittal.                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                             Unfinished Business                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
SB 11                                                                                                                         
Senator Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a                                                               
cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 11 "An Act relating to flood                                                                       
insurance; relating to property insurance; establishing the Alaska                                                              
Flood Authority and the Alaska flood insurance fund; and providing                                                              
for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                                   
                                                                                                                                

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Senator Merrick moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused                                                                 
from a call of the Senate on February 20 and February 21. Without                                                               
objection, Senator Merrick was excused.                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
SB 20                                                                                                                         
Senators Claman, Tobin moved and asked unanimous consent to be                                                                  
shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 20 "An Act relating to                                                                   
cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools; relating to                                                          
the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development;                                                                
and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so                                                              
ordered.                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                Announcements                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Announcements are at the end of the journal.                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                 Adjournment                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand                                                              
in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 17, 2025. Without                                                                     
objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:41 a.m.                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
                                                                    Liz Clark                                                   
                                                     Secretary of the Senate                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                

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                             STANDING COMMITTEES                                                                             
+ indicates teleconference                                                                                                      
= indicates bill previously heard/scheduled                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
                         COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
Feb 18        Tuesday                     Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
+= SB  63 LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION                                                                                             
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
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                                  EDUCATION                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Feb 14        Friday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          3:30 PM                                                 
              -- MEETING CANCELED --                                                                                            
+             Presentation: Alaska's per pupil spending in                                                                      
              context: 2022 and 2023 updates                                                                                    
              Matthew Berman, Professor of Economics,                                                                           
              Institute of Social and Economic Research                                                                         
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                

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                            EDUCATION (continued)                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
Feb 17        Monday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          3:30 PM                                                 
+             Presentation: Alaska's per pupil spending in                                                                      
              context: 2022 and 2023 updates                                                                                    
              Dayna Jean DeFeo, Director, Center for Alaska                                                                     
              Education Research, Institute of Social and                                                                       
              Economic Research                                                                                                 
              Matthew Berman, Professor of Economics,                                                                           
              Institute of Social and Economic Research                                                                         
+ SB   6 ASIAN AMERICAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER PROGRAM                                                                                
              -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                  
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 19        Wednesday                            Davis 106          8:00 AM                                                 
              -- Please Note Time & Location Change --                                                                          
              Meeting jointly with the House Education                                                                          
              Committee                                                                                                         
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
+             Presentation: Alaska Municipal Leaders                                                                            
              Education Priorities by                                                                                           
              Participants in the Alaska Municipal League                                                                       
              2025 Winter Legislative Conference                                                                                
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 21        Friday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          3:30 PM                                                 
+= SB  41 PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION                                                                               
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+= SB  22 FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS                                                                                 
  -- Public Testimony --                                                                                                        
+= SB  23 CIVICS EDUCATION                                                                                                      
  -- Public Testimony --                                                                                                        
+ SB  82 EDUCATION:SCHOOLS; GRANTS; FUNDING; DEBT                                                                               
              -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                  
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
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                                   FINANCE                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
Feb 14        Friday                    Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                

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                             FINANCE (continued)                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
Feb 17        Monday                    Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
+             Presentation: Alaska Industrial Development                                                                       
              and Export Authority (AIDEA)                                                                                      
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 18        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
+             Presentation: Cases, Judgments, and Settlements                                                                   
              Department of Law                                                                                                 
              Overview: University of Alaska - FY26 Budget                                                                      
              Senate Finance Subcommittee of the Whole                                                                          
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 19        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
+ SB  72 RAILROAD CORP. FINANCING                                                                                               
  -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                              
+ HB  65 RAILROAD CORP. FINANCING                                                                                               
  <Pending Introduction & Referral>                                                                                             
  -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                              
              Presentation: Three-Year Budget Outlook                                                                           
              Legislative Finance Division                                                                                      
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 20        Thursday                  Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
+             Presentation: Alaska Municipal League                                                                             
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 21        Friday                    Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                                              
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                           HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
Feb 18        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
              -- Agenda Change --                                                                                               
+ SB  89 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCOPE OF PRACTICE                                                                                  
+             Presentation: Alaska Primary Care Association                                                                     
              Nancy Merriman, CEO, Alaska Primary Care                                                                          
              Association                                                                                                       
  Lisa Aquino, CEO, Anchorage Neighborhood Health                                                                               
  Center and APCA FQHC Payment Taskforce Chair                                                                                  
  Joshua Gilmore, CEO, Sunshine Health Center and                                                                               
              APCA Board Chair                                                                                                  
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 20        Thursday                        Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
              -- Agenda Change --                                                                                               
              Presentation: Alaska Primary Care Association                                                                     
              Nancy Merriman, CEO, Alaska Primary Care                                                                          
              Association                                                                                                       
  Lisa Aquino, CEO, Anchorage Neighborhood Health                                                                               
  Center and APCA FQHC Payment Taskforce Chair                                                                                  
  Joshua Gilmore, CEO, Sunshine Health Center and                                                                               
              APCA Board Chair                                                                                                  
              <Above Item Removed from Agenda>                                                                                  
+ SB   9 SURRENDER OF INFANTS; INF. SAFETY DEVICE                                                                               
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
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                                  JUDICIARY                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Feb 14        Friday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
+= SB  69 SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATION KITS/TRACKING                                                                              
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 17        Monday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                

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                            JUDICIARY (continued)                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
Feb 19        Wednesday                            Davis 106          1:30 PM                                                 
              -- Please Note Location Change --                                                                                 
+             Meeting Jointly with House Judiciary Committee                                                                    
              Presentation: Oregon Criminal Justice Commission                                                                  
              Overview                                                                                                          
              Ken Sanchagrin, Executive Director,                                                                               
              Oregon Criminal Justice Commission                                                                                
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 21        Friday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
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                               LABOR & COMMERCE                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
Feb 14        Friday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
Feb 17        Monday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
+= SB  11 FLOOD INSURANCE                                                                                                       
              -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> --                                                                    
+= SB  17 CRIME COUNTERFEIT/NONFUNCTIONING AIRBAG                                                                               
              -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> --                                                                    
+ SB  98 EXTEND BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS                                                                                   
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 19        Wednesday                   Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
+             Presentation: How Workers' Compensation Works                                                                     
              Director Chuck Collins, Division of Workers'                                                                      
              Compensation                                                                                                      
+ SB  98 EXTEND BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS                                                                                   
              -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> --                                                                    
+ SB  39 LOANS UNDER $25,000; PAYDAY LOANS                                                                                      
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 21        Friday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                                              
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                                  RESOURCES                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Feb 14        Friday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
+             Presentation: Alaska Industrial Development and                                                                   
              Export Authority                                                                                                  
              Randy Ruaro - Executive Director, AIDEA                                                                           
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 17        Monday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
+ SB  47 CHUGACH STATE PARK EASEMENTS                                                                                           
              -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                  
+= SB  29 BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD                                                                                    
              -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                  
+= SB  30 STATE PARK PERMITS FOR DISABLED VETERANS                                                                              
              -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                  
+= SB  61 ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING                                                                                           
              -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                  
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 19        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
+ SB  92 CORP. INCOME TAX; OIL & GAS ENTITIES                                                                                   
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 21        Friday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                                              
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                                STATE AFFAIRS                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Feb 18        Tuesday                     Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          3:30 PM                                                 
+= SB  31 ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM                                                                                       
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+ SB  43 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH                                                                                                  
  -- Invited & Public Testimony --                                                                                              
  Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                              
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                

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                          STATE AFFAIRS (continued)                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
Feb 20        Thursday                    Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          3:30 PM                                                 
+             Presentation: Adding a faculty member to the                                                                      
              UA Board of Regents                                                                                               
              Jill Dumesnil - Statewide President, United                                                                       
              Academics                                                                                                         
              Jackie Cason - UAA Faculty Senate President                                                                       
+             Presentation: Department of Law Overview                                                                          
              Functions and current litigation                                                                                  
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
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                                TRANSPORTATION                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
Feb 18        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
              -- Continued from 02/13/25 --                                                                                     
+             Presentation: STIP Update and Construction                                                                        
              Outlook                                                                                                           
              Katherine Keith, Deputy Commissioner                                                                              
              Dom Pannone, Director of Program Management &                                                                     
              Administration                                                                                                    
              Overview: Alaska International Airport System                                                                     
              Angie Spear, C.M., AIAS Director                                                                                  
              Teri Lindseth, ANC Deputy Airport Director,                                                                       
              Planning & Development                                                                                            
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 20        Thursday                        Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
+             Presentation: Winter Road Maintenance                                                                             
              Andy Mills, Special Assistant, Commissioner's                                                                     
              Office                                                                                                            
              Jason Sakalaskas, Maintenance and Operations                                                                      
              Chief, Northern Region                                                                                            
              Burrell Nickeson, Maintenance and Operations                                                                      
              Manager, Central Region                                                                                           
              Brad Bylsma, Director, State Equipment Fleet                                                                      
              Christine Langley, Director, Data Modernization                                                                   
              and Innovation Office                                                                                             
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
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                              SPECIAL COMMITTEES                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
                     SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ARCTIC AFFAIRS                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Feb 20        Thursday                    Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
+             Presentation: The Wilson Center                                                                                   
              Shannon-Elizabeth O'Hare, US Polar Leadership                                                                     
              Project Coordinator, Wilson Center                                                                                
              Presentation: Denali Commission                                                                                   
              Julie Kitka, Federal Co-Chair, Denali Commission                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
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                                OTHER MEETINGS                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
                                JOINT SESSION                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Feb 20        Thursday                     House Chamber            11:00 AM                                                  
+             Annual Address by Nick Begich III, U.S.                                                                           
              Representative                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
Mar 18        Tuesday                      House Chamber            11:00 AM                                                  
+             Annual Address by Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
Mar 20        Thursday                     House Chamber            11:00 AM                                                  
+             Annual Address by Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator                                                                      
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                            MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
Feb 19        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                                                 
              Lunch & Learn Presentation:                                                                                       
              Covenant House Alaska                                                                                             
              Sponsored by Senator Tobin                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
Feb 19        Wednesday                            Davis 106         12:00 PM                                                 
              Lunch & Learn Presentation:                                                                                       
              Dock Talk: The Work of Alaska Longshoremen                                                                        
              Dennis Young, President, ILWU                                                                                     
              Jesse Groom, Vice President, ILWU                                                                                 
              Darryl Tseu, Secretary/Treasurer, ILWU                                                                            
              Caleb Adelmann, SC Committeeman, ILWU                                                                             
              Travis Swangel, SW Committeeman, ILWU                                                                             
              Sponsored by Senator Kiehl and Representative                                                                     
              Fields                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                

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                      MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS (continued)                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Feb 19        Wednesday                   Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          5:30 PM                                                 
+             Alaska Children's Caucus Meeting                                                                                  
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
              Presentation: Kids Count Data Book                                                                                
              Trevor Storrs, President & CEO,                                                                                   
              Alaska Children's Trust                                                                                           
              Presentation: Children's Justice Act Task Force                                                                   
              Josh Louwerse, Senior Director of Legislative                                                                     
              Affairs and Youth Systems Improvement,                                                                            
              Covenant House Alaska                                                                                             
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Feb 24        Monday                          Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                                                 
              Lunch & Learn Presentation:                                                                                       
              Alaska Trucking Association Industry Overview                                                                     
              Jamie Benson, President/CEO                                                                                       
              Sponsored by Senator Bjorkman and Representative                                                                  
              Carrick                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
Feb 26        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                                                 
              Lunch & Learn Presentation:                                                                                       
              2025 Report Card for Alaska's Infrastructure                                                                      
              American Society of Civil Engineers - Alaska                                                                      
              Section as part of the Alaska Professional                                                                        
              Design Council annual Legislative Fly-In                                                                          
              David Gamez, Tor Anderzen, Greg Kinney                                                                            
              Sponsored by Senator Kaufman                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
Mar 05        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                                                 
              Lunch & Learn Presentation:                                                                                       
              Denali Defense Solutions                                                                                          
              Tyler Vose, Founder & CEO                                                                                         
              Dal Rae Beach, COO                                                                                                
              Sponsored by Senators Shower, Yundt and                                                                           
              Representatives Vance, Allard                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Mar 19        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                                                 
              Lunch & Learn Presentation:                                                                                       
              Alaska Travel and Tourism                                                                                         
              Alaska Travel Industry Association                                                                                
              Sponsored by Senator Merrick                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                

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                      MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS (continued)                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Mar 31        Monday                          Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                                                 
              Lunch & Learn Presentation:                                                                                       
              Alaska's Workforce Future                                                                                         
              Alaska Workforce Alliance                                                                                         
              Jose Owens, American Marine International                                                                         
              Carol Wren, BBNC and AWA Executive Director                                                                       
              Sponsored by Senator Merrick                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
Apr 09        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                                                 
              Lunch & Learn Presentation:                                                                                       
              Alaska Commission of Postsecondary Education                                                                      
              Sponsored by Senator Tobin